Mothers day tribute

PIPERS have set off Armistice Day tributes to a touching start as Britain lights up its landmarks to honour fallen soldiers. At 6am today, bagpipe players performed the moving song, Battle's O'er at 2,000 locations including churches and memorials across the country to mark the signing of the Armistice. Silhouettes of soldiers have illuminated the likes of Marble Arch, Tate Modern, Edinburgh Castle and HMS Belfast. General the Lord Dannatt, patron of charity There But Not There said "it's vital that we reflect on the sacrifice made by an entire generation of servicemen and women". He added: "These wonderful landmarks coming together provide a remarkable representation of the nation doing exactly just that." Brits across the country are preparing hold a minutes silence at 11am today, to mark 100 years since the end of World War One on November 11 1918. Armistice Centenary: Theresa May lays wreaths at first and last British soldiers to be killed during World War One Prince Charles is … [Read more...] about Pipers kick off Armistice Day tributes as Britain lights up landmarks to honour fallen WW1 soldiers

News / UK and world by Press Association October 24, 2018, 12:03 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The mother of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh has issued a tribute to her “lip gloss angel” who would have been celebrating her 14th birthday on Wednesday. The body of the 13-year-old was found in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre on July 26. She had been stabbed to death. Hampshire Police are still appealing for information from the public as they attempt to piece together the teenager’s final movements. Lucy’s mother, Stacey White, said in a statement released through police: “Today should have been a celebration for you filled with presents, balloons, cakes and a party for our little smiling dolly, who had grown to a young lady of 14 – a mixture of fun, laughter, generosity, kindness and whose biggest critic was herself. “You were just beginning your next adventure of choices for … [Read more...] about Mother pays tribute to ‘lip gloss angel’

POLITICS 05/13/2018 04:15 pm ET Little Michelle! By Rebecca Shapiro 370 Michelle Obama took a moment Sunday to celebrate her mom, Marian Robinson, on Mother’s Day. In a photo and message post to Twitter, Obama said it was”impossible for any photo to capture” how much her mother has meant to her. She shared an adorable throwback picture of her mom, brother Craig and herself when they were kids. It’s impossible for any picture to truly capture what my mother, Marian, has meant to me. Happy #MothersDay to all of the moms out there, and especially to my own. pic.twitter.com/GfJdJJ8oPR— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 13, 2018 Obama has often talked about her respect and love for her mother, who she’s described as “her rock.” Robinson, who turns 81 next month, moved into the White House to live with the first family and help care for granddaughters Malia and Sasha when former President Barack Obama took … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama Shares Adorable Throwback Pic In Touching Mother’s Day Tribute

THE Queen Mother came to prominence following her marriage to Prince Albert in 1923 - who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth following Prince Edward's abdication. Here's what you need to know about the beloved Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Was the Queen Mother queen? The Queen Mother, born Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon on August 4 1900, became Queen Elizabeth after her husband Prince Albert's brother Edward, Prince of Wales, abdicated the throne. On January 20 1936, King George V died and Prince Edward became King Edward VIII. But just months into his reign, Edward insisted on marrying American divorcée Wallis Simpson, who he could legally marry but as King he was also head of the Church of England, which at that time did not allow divorced people to remarry. Rather than abandon his plans to marry Simpson, he chose to abdicate in favour of Albert who became King in his place on December 11, 1936 under the name of George … [Read more...] about Was the Queen Mother queen, when did she die and how old was Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon when she married King George VI?